The Islamic Society will hold its 53rd annual convention in Rosemont, focusing largely on the challenges facing Muslims in the current political climate.

The convention is the largest Muslim gathering in the U.S. and Canada. It is set to take place from Sept. 2 to 5.

Secretary General of the Islamic Society of North America Hazem Bata and activist, blogger and a member of the convention program committee Hind Makki sit down with ABC7 to discuss the convention and those challenges.